Quick answers
- Is Wiggins Home 3 licensed?
- Wiggins Home 3 appears on the official license list of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division (list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Residential-Elderly”, license number 547209031, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Wiggins Home 3 have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 6. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Wiggins Home 3?
- 677 S Sierra Street, Porterville, CA 93257, Tulare County, California.
- What is the phone number of Wiggins Home 3?
- (559) 783-0732, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Sierra View Medical Center, Porterville (about 9.8 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Atkins Way Home0.0 mi · Porterville, CA · capacity 5
- Bella Home0.0 mi · Porterville, CA · capacity 6
- Bella Home Senior Care0.0 mi · Porterville, CA · capacity 6
- Gaither's Family Home0.0 mi · Porterville, CA · capacity 4
- Gurrola Care Home #30.0 mi · Porterville, CA · capacity 4
- Haleys Home Care LLC0.0 mi · Porterville, CA · capacity 6
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Sierra View Medical Center9.8 mi · Porterville, CA
- Adventist Health Delano25 mi · Delano, CA
- Adventist Health Tulare31 mi · Tulare, CA
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Residential-Elderly |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | WIGGINS HOME 3 |
| License number | 547209031 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 6 |
| Address | 677 S Sierra Street, Porterville, CA 93257 |
| County | Tulare |
| State | California |
| Phone | (559) 783‑0732 |
| Licensing agency | California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of California — California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division, list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances